Child custody and visitation is one of the most complicated areas of family law. When children are involved, emotions can quickly escalate. At Doar, Drill & Skow, we focus on advocating for your rights while working with you to preserve your relationship with your children.
Our law firm’s family law attorneys have advocated for clients in similar situations to yours for more than 125 years. We understand the emotional complexity of child custody and visitation cases and recognize that each family is unique. We tailor our approach based on what is most beneficial for you and your children.
Defining the Types of Custody Options Available in Wisconsin
If you and your spouse are considering divorce, you may feel overwhelmed with emotions. The last thing you need is any surprises. We are available to address your family law concerns, while explaining the type of custody and visitation options available, such as:
- Legal custody – This gives parents the right to participate in major decisions that will affect their children. Parents awarded legal custody have the right to make decisions about their children’s medical treatment, education and religious upbringing, regardless of their living arrangement. In Wisconsin, the law presumes the parents should exercise joint legal custody, except in limited circumstances.
- Physical placement – This refers to the amount of time each parent spends with his or her children. There are many types of placement schedules that a court may order. The court looks to the unique family dynamics in each case to determine what arrangement is in the child’s best interest. These circumstances may include the wishes of the parents, wishes of the child, work schedules for the parents, drug or alcohol use concerns of the parties, and whether there are any incidents of domestic violence. Based on the physical placement arrangement and the financial resources of the parents, child support, if any, will be determined.
Contact Us for a Consultation With One of Our Custody Dispute Lawyers
We are committed to helping you navigate through the legal process, while preserving your rights and your child’s best interests. At Doar, Drill & Skow, we do not focus on cookie-cutter solutions. We will work with you and the other parent’s attorney to try to come up with a resolution that works best for your family. For a no obligation consultation with one of the highly skilled custody and visitation attorneys at Doar, Drill & Skow, call 877-890-3521 toll free or contact us online. Located in New Richmond, we serve clients throughout western Wisconsin.
